1. The Working Party on Noise and Tyres (GRBP) held its seventy-ninth session from 6 to 9 February 2024 in Geneva. The meeting was chaired by Mr. S. Ficheux (France). Experts from the following countries participated in the work following Rule 1(a) of the Rules of Procedure of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) (TRANS/WP.29/690/Rev.2): Canada, China, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Experts from the European Commission participated. Experts from the following non-governmental organizations also participated: American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), Bureau International Permanent des Associations de Vendeurs et Rechapeurs de pneumatiques (BIPAVER), European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization (ETRTO), Imported Tyre Manufacturers Association (ITMA), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), Pew Environment Group and World Blind Union (WBU).